Children

The Definitive Study Of The "Student Experience". Student debt has increased by a quarter in 12 months, yet on average students spend 16320 a week on drink and 86% own a mobile phone", according to the Student Living Report 2002, published today. The report represents one of the most comprehensive quantitative surveys of full time undergraduate and postgraduate students. The findings are part of an ongoing study to explore how students are meeting the challenges and opportunities of the higher education experience.

New research shows major changes in the role of food in today's lifestyle

Frustrated parents and teachers think the real level of academic achievement by young people in schools and colleges is being overlooked because of claims in the media that good pass rates are the result of easier exams, not hard work. And many students say such claims make them feel annoyed, disappointed, worried and even inferior.

A MORI poll commissioned by The Cancer Research Campaign and the supermarket chain, Iceland, discovered that between five and six per cent of the children questioned had either eaten no fruit or no vegetables in the previous seven days.

Over two million British kids are most likely to spend their free time time playing computer games according to a new survey commissioned by make-believer, the toy manufacturer which brings the virtual world and the creative world together.

New research shows that, like their parents, today's children lead hectic lives and leave exercise at the bottom of a long list of 'things to do'

New Research Reveals Conflict In Families Between Saving And Debt - And Highlights Problem Of Britain's Debt Culture

Seven in ten (71%) young people would like to have a greater say in decisions about their community, including the health service and schools. However, more than two-thirds of these believe their views are taken less seriously because of their age.

Half of all British workers have undertaken lifelong learning activities over the past year, according to a new survey from the Nestlé Family Monitor. Six out of 10 have done so to improve employment credentials.